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The Chevrolet Malibu LTZ for 2006: Improving on 2005

There have been several award-winning cars from Chevrolet over the years, including the Chevrolet Malibu of 2006. There are eight trim levels to the Malibu, including LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, SS, and Maxx SS. The LTZ version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2005 the popular 3.5 liter N/A has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ Specs

Standard equipment in the Malibu for 2005 and 2006 includes the 3.5 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the N/A engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Malibu.

The fuel system for the 2006 Malibu is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 16.00 gallons.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Malibu comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Malibu LTZ are 69.90 inches wide by 188.30 inches long. It sits 57.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $16,365, with a dealer invoice cost of $15,465. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Malibu is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2006 Malibu gets 32 miles/gallon on the highway and only 24 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Malibu

The 2006 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Malibu. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LTZ version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.